Coconut In Modern Medicine
Modern medical science is now confirming the use of coconut
in treating many of the above conditions. Published studies in medical journals
show that coconut, in one form or another, may provide a wide range of health
benefits. Some of these are summarized below:
Kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles,
hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other illnesses.
Kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary
tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, and gonorrhea, and other
diseases.
Kills fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis, ringworm,
athlete's foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections.
Expels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other
parasites.
Provides a nutritional source of quick energy.
Boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic
performance.
Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients
including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose.
Relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body.
Reduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis.
Helps relieve symptoms and reduce health risks associated
with diabetes.
Reduces problems associated with malabsorption syndrome and
cystic fibrosis.
Improves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the
development of strong bones and teeth.
Helps protect against osteoporosis.
Helps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease.
Relieves symptoms associated with Crohn's disease,
ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers.
Improves digestion and bowel function.
Relieves pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids.
Reduces inflammation.
Supports tissue healing and repair.
Supports and aids immune system function.
Helps protect the body from breast, colon, and other
cancers.
Is heart healthy; improves cholesterol ratio reducing risk
of heart disease.
Protects arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis
and thus protects against heart disease.
Helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay.
Functions as a protective antioxidant.
Helps to protect the body from harmful free radicals that
promote premature aging and degenerative disease.
Does not deplete the body's antioxidant reserves like other
oils do.
Improves utilization of essential fatty acids and protects
them from oxidation.
Helps relieve symptoms associated with chronic fatigue
syndrome.
Relieves symptoms associated with benign prostatic
hyperplasia (prostate enlargement).
Reduces epileptic seizures.
Helps protect against kidney disease and bladder infections.
Dissolves kidney stones.
Helps prevent liver disease.
Is lower in calories than all other fats.
Supports thyroid function.
Promotes loss of excess weight by increasing metabolic rate.
Is utilized by the body to produce energy in preference to
being stored as body fat like other dietary fats.
Helps prevent obesity and overweight problems.
Applied topically helps to form a chemical barrier on the
skin to ward of infection.
Reduces symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema, and
dermatitis.
Supports the natural chemical balance of the skin.
Softens skin and helps relieve dryness and flaking.
Prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots.
Promotes healthy looking hair and complexion.
Provides protection from damaging effects of ultraviolet
radiation from the sun.
Helps control dandruff.
Does not form harmful by-products when heated to normal
cooking temperature like other vegetable oils do.
Has no harmful or discomforting side effects.
Is completely non-toxic to humans.
See Research to read some of the published studies regarding
the above mentioned uses of coconut products. To purchase bath and body products made with coconut oil
click here.
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This website is for educational purposes only. The
information supplied here comes from a variety of sources and authors and not
every statement made has been evaluated by the FDA. This information is not
intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
